Johanna Eulonda Webb Hargreaves, 78, of Hot Springs, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Bath Community Hospital, Hot Springs, Virginia.
She was born January 16, 1945, in Hot Springs, Virginia, the daughter of the late Albert Webb, Jr. and Rosemary Lemon Webb.
Johanna was a devoted active member of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church in Salem, Virginia. She held a master’s degree from Dartmouth College, loved to travel and spoke several languages. Johanna was articulate and talkative, affectionately referred to as “Jabber Jaws” by her neighbors. She was a very generous, selfless, free spirit, always helping family, friends, and neighbors. She loved to laugh and constantly wore a smile on her face, a friend to everyone she met.
Johanna was married to the late Timothy Richard Hargreaves who preceded her in death on September 3, 1981.
She is survived by a half-sister, Antoinette Webb Powell of Pikesville, Maryland, a stepbrother, Clifford Waldemar, Sr. of Englewood, New Jersey; 
an aunt, Ellen Doris Hairston of Detroit, Michigan; two nieces, Courtney Powell of Owings Mills, Maryland and Kimberly Powell of Ellicott City, Maryland.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a stepmother, Jean Tolbert Webb.
A funeral service will be conducted 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at the St. Innocent of Alaska Eastern Orthodox Christian Church, 747 Thompson Memorial Drive, Salem, Virginia with Father Michael Furry officiating. Interment will be later that day at 3:00 p.m., in Greenhill Cemetery in Hot Springs, Virginia.
Memory eternal, dear Johanna! You were commemorated on your third day at the Fellowship of St. Moses the Black conference Liturgy. You will always be a part of us.
So very sorry to lose such a wonderful and gracious lady. She will be greatly missed.
Dearest Johanna,
I know you are now singing in the heavenly choir. What a deep and loving impression you made on me. You will always be in my heart dear soul.
What a gift you gave me and each one of us with the warmth and liveliness you shared in every conversation. You carried beauty and we each felt more happy and beautiful talking to you. You saw depth and beauty and stopped to appreciate it. May you continue to rejoice with all of the saints and angels in Heaven. Thank you for your friendship. Memory Eternal, beloved friend.
You will be greatly missed. I will remember your beautiful smile forever.
Jabbar Jaws, I feel like I have lost a sister. The first time I met you I knew we would become friends. I loved your stories, smiles, and your laugh. I even enjoyed you being Bossy Flossie. I love you sweet friend and I will keep you in my heart always. RIP until we meet again.
We will miss Johanna, she was a Beautiful part of our family, that we didn’t see often enough! Love, Trailer & Yvonne Lemon (Tennessee)
Oh Johanna, dear sweet Johanna. I think about you so often in my everyday…I think about you when I start to lose patience and you help me replace my impatience with kindness. I think about you when I begin to judge someone, and you help me replace this judgement with compassion. When I start to feel lost or needing more, I think of you and begin to fill this empty feeling with a gratefulness. You were not aware, because you were so humble, but you gave so much to those around you. You lived with a sense of faith and hope that most can only imagine. If only everyone had someone like you touch their lives. With every note and every kind word you lifted me up. Thank you for your bright light that touched everyone who was lucky enough to know you. We all love you.
Thank you, Jocelyn, for saying it all so beautifully. I have never been so happy as when I was laughing with Johanna. And when I can stop crying, I will be forever grateful that she was in my life, for too short a time but so deeply. Jane Clinton, Santa Fe
Gail and I met in college in 1963. We became BFFs. One of the highlights of my college years was going home with her to Hot Springs and meeting her family. After graduation, we were roommates in Chicago in 1968-69 and we both taught in the Chicago Public School system. Gail introduced me to my future ex-husband.
Gail married and moved to the west coast, and eventually took the name, Johanna. Johanna lived her life as holy service to others. All those who met her felt a rare and immediate acceptance. She formed instantaneous lasting friendships and gave her heart freely.
Johanna and I spoke on the phone almost daily. She was fun and funny and wise and witty. We loved each other as sisters do. I feel blessed to have so many memories. They fill the space her passing has created.
Gail and I met in college in 1963. We became BFFs. One of the highlights of my college years was going home with her to Hot Springs and meeting her family. After graduation, we were roommates in Chicago in 1968-69 and we both taught in the Chicago Public School system. Gail introduced me to my future ex-husband.
Gail married and moved to the west coast, and eventually took the name, Johanna. Johanna lived her life as holy service to others. All those who met her felt a rare and immediate acceptance. She formed instantaneous lasting friendships and gave her heart freely.
Johanna and I spoke on the phone almost daily. She was fun and funny and wise and witty. We loved each other as sisters do. I feel blessed to have so many memories. They fill the space her passing has created.
Dear Johanna, Natalya and I will miss your sweet, warm smile. You always made everyone feel loved and appreciated. May your memory be eternal before the throne of God! Please pray for us. – Gregory
My Dearest Johanna,
When I was at my lows, you knew just what to say and how to smile to bring peace and love to my heart…you showed me how to live my faith by living yours…. By your love and care for people…. For your selfless service to them…. For your loyalty and gifts to the church…. For your beautiful graciousness to each and every soul you met. I love you and always will. Thank God for your life…. Thank you for being my friend …. Thank you for being.
I will miss you dear cousin. Your beautiful smile and cheerful cards and messages were always a lift to the spirit.
Memory Eternal, Dear friend and sister in Christ. Your warmth and kindness to me and to all are cherished
You will be missed. You are an inspiration!
Johanna, I am missing you! I am remembering your cards, some funny, some deeply resonant like when I lost my beloved Glowy, your hospitality with movies and Fanta and a comfortable recliner, our long conversations, our bonding over cats (“the sweetest and the cutest, and the cutest and the sweetest!”). Your generosity, your searching spirit, your warmth. I love and thank you!
Johanna was my angel on earth! I miss her lovely and lively take on life! It’s not everyday you meet a truly genuine friend so I’m grateful for the years we had! Missing my friend is a new reality.
I miss you, sweet lady! You were such a delightful person; you lit up the Bookmobile every time you walked in. The first time we met I couldn’t help but notice a unique presence about you…with a bit of spiciness… like I’d known you forever… and that radiant smile towards this stranger who drove the big blue bus. You are missed!!! I can only hope this poor old sinner will see you again someday! Until then, my friend 🙂
Johanna was a lovely soul and a beautiful lady. So happy to have gotten to know her.